How far is Fishers, IN from Franklin, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Franklin, IN is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Franklin.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
863 ft · 26 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin
2078 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto East King Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street
31 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
3279 ft · 55 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Franklin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 465 South
Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Franklin?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Fishers and 19.6 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fishers and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 32.89 mi (52.93 km).
#1 Fishers
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 97,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.9555900, -86.0138700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 24,598 |
| Coordinates | 39.4806100, -86.0549900 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-86.05499, 39.48061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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